Transmec widens bridge to North Africa 
The Italian family-run company Transmec Group is acquiring Vicenza-based TNA Cargo. This purchase will not only enlarge its network, but also help Transmec approach the threshold of EUR 500 million in annual turnover. A first agreement covers the acquisition of a 67% stake... plus
An automotive alliance in the Middle East
Bahri Logistics, the logistics arm of the former National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, has inked an agreement with the Germany-headquartered Mosolf Group, a European service provider for the automotive industry. The partners plan to establish and develop an automotive... plus
From TSC to Scoular Global Shipping
USA-based Scoular has knighted its freight forwarding business with its own brand name: Scoular Global Shipping. Scoular has been operating a freight forwarding business, previously known as TSC Container Freight, for over two decades. “Scoular’s shipping business has long... plus
Strong financial year for Australian Post
Australia Post has reported its results for its financial year (FY) ending 30 June 2022. The company saw revenues of AUD 8.97 billion (USD 6.14 billion), up 8.5% compared to the FY before. This success was driven by strong first-half parcels revenue, while in the second half... plus
Mexico attracts more international players
Bremen (Germany) -headquartered logistics company Rohlig Logistics opened a new office in Queretaro in July 2022. The company already has branches in Mexico City, Monterrey and Puebla. Michael Gerding, the regional CEO Latam, sees high potential in "the so-called 'Bajio... plus
Round-the-clock in Abu Dhabi
After Dubai, Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is opening its second office in UAE in Abu Dhabi in 2022. Located in the Abu Dhabi Airport free zone, the new office is equipped with a dual licence for a free zone and a mainland company for offshore and onshore requirements. The... plus
More space & more activities for Acito
Acito Logistics, which is headquartered in Weil am Rhein (Germany), has added 2,000 sqm of logistics space to its warehouse in Efringen-Kirchen, only a few kilometres away. After a ten month construction period, the opening took place in July this year. With the... plus
Swissterminal’s fiftieth anniversary
In the beginning there is always the founder, sometimes a pioneer - and next to him a strong partner. In the case of the family business Swissterminal, it was Alex Mayer in 1972 who foresaw that containers would cause a revolutionary transformation in the logistics market and... plus
A new GDP facility at Indianapolis
Kuehne + Nagel is building a new multi-client and GDP compliant facility close to Indianapolis International Airport in USA. The site will have a surface of 15,500 sqm and be integrated into the forwarder's healthcare network. Kuehne + Nagel is setting up the necessary... plus
Broekman's transformation continues
Rotterdam-based Broekman Logistics grew considerably in 2021, with its revenues surging by over 40% to EUR 345 million compared to the weak year 2020. Yet, the overall result was negative due to restructuring costs and impairment of past investments. For 2022, Rik Pek, CEO... plus